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Weather & Climate in Sagres, Portugal

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Sagres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area36.3 sq mi (94.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates37.0086°N, 8.9431°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Dec 17, 2009 104 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M5.6 105 km 20 km
Aug 26, 2024 56 km W of Sines, Portugal M5.0 123 km 7 km
Jan 3, 2005 45 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.7 129 km 60 km
Jul 5, 2000 64 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.5 112 km 10 km
Jan 10, 2006 82 km SSE of Fuzeta, Portugal M4.5 149 km 3 km
Jun 22, 1993 71 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.4 99 km 32 km
Jul 2, 2004 131 km W of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 131 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2008 87 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal M4.4 88 km 16 km
Mar 24, 2025 76 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.4 120 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2009 103 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.3 137 km 21 km
Jan 1, 2022 80 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 137 km 7 km
May 23, 2005 Strait of Gibraltar M4.3 126 km 25 km
Mar 2, 2016 93 km SSW of Faro, Portugal M4.3 113 km 10 km
May 27, 2005 26 km SSW of Carvoeiro, Portugal M4.3 37 km 34 km
Sep 24, 1994 41 km SSE of Faro, Portugal M4.3 107 km 34 km
Oct 19, 2013 136 km SW of Sagres, Portugal M4.3 137 km 21 km
Nov 9, 1993 44 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal M4.3 118 km 29 km
Aug 18, 2009 113 km S of Faro, Portugal M4.2 144 km 10 km
Jan 1, 2008 97 km SSE of Sagres, Portugal M4.2 97 km 45 km
Feb 16, 1993 49 km SSE of Senhora da Luz, Portugal M4.2 51 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 18.3 m (60 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1755 LISBON Earthquake 18.3 m 50,000 94 km
881 CADIZ Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in

Sagres has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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